"Jean Smart embodied Izzy to the point where the audience was no longer mesmerized with Smart. Her ability to make each audience member believe she was talking directly to them underscores Smart's talent, which definitely puts her among the icons."
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Irwin N from Brooklyn on Aug 27, 2025
Magnificent
"Jean Smart does a magnificent job at portraying the life of Izzy. You'll laugh, you'll be shocked.You might even cry."
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Jodette B from Glastonbury on Aug 25, 2025
Jean Smart was incredible.
"Very moving with incredible acting."
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James S from Fort Lauderdale on Aug 24, 2025
Breath taking
"My second time seeing call me izzy! I absolutely love this show! The amazing Jean smart is untouchable in this role. Forever one of my favorite actresses! She captivates the audience in this one woman show. Completely mesmerizing! "
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Magen M from Westville on Aug 23, 2025
Absolutely amazing
"I’ve never been to a one actor show before but I’ve always been a huge fan of Jean Smart. I knew nothing about the show and read just a brief synopsis of it ahead of time. I wasn’t sure what to expect with a lone actor and such a limited set, but the story was so compelling and she absolutely owned the stage. She drew you in with her emotion and story telling. Jumping in and out of current story line and precious memories… It was an absolutely captivating performance and I am so thankful I had the opportunity to see this show and to see it with Jean Smart."
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Merri B from Hoover on Aug 23, 2025
Amazing evening!
"Jean Smart was fabulous from curtain up to curtain down! "
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Michael F from Buffalo on Aug 22, 2025
Beyond incredible!
"Saw the show last night and it was INCREDIBLE!! Jean Smart is BEYOND AMAZING! The rollercoaster of emotions, the suspense, the laughter, the compassion…we were all captivated, hanging on her every word. The theatre at times erupted in laughter and at other times you could hear a pin drop. AND she did it all by herself…obviously she had a crew, etc but it was a one-woman show and she never wavered once. Plus still recovering from knee surgery. I’ve seen a lot of shows but this one was maybe the best I’ve ever seen. One of the best decisions I’ve made. ♥️♥️♥️"
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Michelle C from Garland on Aug 17, 2025
Amazing performance
"I felt immersed in Izzy’s world. Powerful imagery. Loved it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 17, 2025
Brilliance at its best
"Jean Smart can do it all. The story brings out emotions that the audience feels as deeply as is presented by the actress. Even with a physical problem, Smart so cleverly uses this and her presentation is stellar. Kudos to the writer and to the actress!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 17, 2025
Outstanding
"Jean Smart far exceeded my expectations in her role as Isabelle / Izzy. Jean is super talented so I had to see Call Me Izzy and she blew my mind away. She deserves a Tony for that performance. So very thankful to have been able to see her in this role. "
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Carole M from Landenberg on Aug 17, 2025
Call Me Izzy
"Jean smart does a fantastic job. It’s about a poet who suffered from husband abuse but it had a lot of funny moments. I thought it was done extremely well. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 14, 2025
Would love Jean Smart doing anything…
"…but was so moved. The intimate setting was uncomfortable at first, felt like someone was telling me stories I should not know…but then, I forgot it was Jean Smart and was all in on where the story would go.
Left thinking HOW does she do that every day?"
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Angela D from Egg Harbor Township on Aug 12, 2025
Flawless
"The story line is an important one in these uncertain times. Jean Smart's interpretation of Izzy is spot-on, sincere, and by the end of the play I felt I had gotten to know a woman who survived the worst life can throw at a woman with only a high school education and few expectations of her lot in life. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 11, 2025
Incredibly Powerful
"Very impactful and moving performance by Jean Smart. Her ability to allow the audience to visualize the other characters who are never physically present was nothing short of genius. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 11, 2025
Absolutely fabulous!
"Jean Smart was terrific! Amazing stage presence for one woman show. Has me thinking about her performance and storyline over and over again. Very moving play! Jean Smart commanded the stage from the beginning. Amazing actress! Grateful to have had the chance to see the show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 11, 2025
Jean Smart is Brilliant
"Amazing one-woman show. It was such a treat to see Jean Smart on stage."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 10, 2025
This play hits home with a lot of women.
"I was supposed to see Real Women have Curves , but the show closed before I got to see it so I booked this show instead. Boy was I not disappointed . This was very powerful because this subject hits home for a lot of women from all walks of life. It made you laugh and cry. I had a front row seat and could see Jean Smart up close. She did a wonderful job and an awesome actress. Donna McCarthy Toronto Canada
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Donna M from Toronto on Aug 9, 2025
Very powerful!
"The show was amazing and it was fun being in such an infamous venue. First, the theater was beautiful and the view from our seats (top mezzanine ) was excellent. The only down side of the theater was the lack of leg/foot room and uneven flooring (although the ushers were very good about cautioning the patrons to be careful about walking on uneven flooring)
Jean Smart was absolutely wonderful! I was so drawn into her story that I forgot that I was watching a Broadway production. It produced a variety of emotions in me . The simple scenery and special effects were perfect!
I’m so glad that I was able to see this!"
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Mary D from BRANTINGHAM on Aug 9, 2025
Powerful
"Jean Smart is brilliant. Absolutely riveting performance."
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Holly R from Treasure Island on Aug 8, 2025
Powerful!
"This was a very powerful performance! Unfortunately, very accurate in portraying the reality of domestic violence. I laughed and cried and a part of me will always be changed due to this performance! Thank you, Jean Smart!"
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Amy O from Sharonville on Aug 8, 2025
Powerfully moving
"Mesmerizing performance by Jean Smart that doesn't leave you after you left the theater. Lingering emotions of the brilliance of the work and the right performer.
Additionally, kudos to the lighting and set design that add so much to this one person performance by providing mood and elements of time passing to this minimal set. Enhances the telling of the tale with emotional intensity and reverence."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 7, 2025
Jean Smart is Riveting
"The show left an profound statement upon my awareness. Jean smart performance was captivating and left me in awe of how a actress can command the stage. Highly recommend. Subject and language most likely no appropriate for young audiences. "
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Charles O from Maryville on Aug 7, 2025
Excellent
"Amazing performance, a story always so actual and needed to be told. Good directing, lights and sound are just what is needed to make the acting amazing as it is"
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MIRELA V from Porto alegre on Aug 5, 2025
A story that needs to be told
"This is a well written play, about an under highlighted sector of women, that was brought to life by the brilliance of Jean Smart.
Bravo!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 4, 2025
Jean Smart is amazing!
"Very real subject matter and Jean did amazing doing this one woman show! "
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Cynthia V from Southlake on Aug 4, 2025
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About
Call Me Izzy
Six-time Emmy® Award winner and Tony Award® nominee Jean Smart returns to Broadway for 12 weeks only in a tour-de-force portrayal of a writer whose words are her greatest gift, her biggest secret, and her only way out. Written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine, Call Me Izzy is a can’t-miss theatrical event and a moving portrait of one woman’s refusal to be silenced through her own sheer tenacity, humor, and fiery imagination.
